2 Timothy 2:19

However, God’s firm foundation stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Let every one who names the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.”

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In The King James Version

Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

In Context

18men who have erred concerning the truth, saying that the resurrection is already past, and overthrowing the faith of some.

20Now in a large house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of clay. Some are for honor and some for dishonor.

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Cross References

Numbers 16:5He said to Korah and to all his company, “In the morning, the LORD will show who are his, and who is holy, and will cause him to come near to him. Even him whom he shall choose, he will cause to come near to him.

Psalms 1:6For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked shall perish.

Psalms 37:18The LORD knows the days of the perfect. Their inheritance shall be forever.

Psalms 97:10You who love the LORD, hate evil! He preserves the souls of his saints. He delivers them out of the hand of the wicked.

Psalms 125:1Those who trust in the LORD are as Mount Zion, which can’t be moved, but remains forever.

Proverbs 10:25When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more; but the righteous stand firm forever.

Matthew Henry on 2 Timothy 2:15-19

Cautions against Error. ( a. d. 66.) 14 Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers. 15 Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 16 But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. 17 And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenæus and Philetus; 18 Who concerning the truth have… Read the whole commentary →

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